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HK55 KLS

2005 Ford Transit

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,539 mi
Last recorded109,539 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 KLS
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 109,539 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

reverse lights inop

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres 8 years old/reverse lights inop

Pass 8 Nov 2023 106,196 miles

reverse lights inop

Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,206 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

reverse lights inop

Pass 11 Nov 2021 104,229 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material areas of all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and ovality (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and ovality (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 104,229 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area frontmost x1 area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area frontmost x2 areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material areas of all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and ovality (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and ovality (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 103,868 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 103,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 103,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 100,978 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind.

Fail 28 Jul 2017 99,201 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 96,663 miles

Oil leak Near filter. ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 96,663 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak Near filter. ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 94,721 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,317 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 83,189 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs slightly worn

nearside front tyre slightly damaged

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to deteriorate

slight wear in steering rack

Fail 6 Jun 2012 70,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Oil leak

brake pedal pad worn

front brake discs slightly worn

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,682 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal pad worn

front brake discs slightly worn

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Jun 2011 59,569 miles

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 49,103 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear bushes on front lower suspension arms starting to perish

slight wear in steering rack

Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,692 miles

front and rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,820 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 12,907 miles

rear brakes slightly out of balance and grab slightly

Pass 5 Jul 2006 3,723 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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HK55 KLS is a 2005 Ford Transit in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HK55 KLS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HK55 KLS is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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